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Ben Sheets closed out his career with a perfect first inning Wednesday against the Pirates.

Sheets, who announced his retirement Tuesday, left after striking out two of the three batters he faced, including Andrew McCutchen to end the first. A four-time All-Star, Sheets finishes his career 94-96 with a 3.78 ERA and 1,325 strikeouts in 1596 2/3 innings. He had his best season in 2004, when he finished with a 2.70 ERA and a 264/32 K/BB ratio in 237 innings. Wed, Oct 3, 2012 01:34:00 PM

Ben Sheets will retire after the 2012 season.

Sheets is scheduled to make his final major league start on Wednesday against the Pirates. The veteran right-hander has posted a respectable 3.54 ERA and 1.34 WHIP through 48 1/3 innings this season for Atlanta but began experiencing more arm troubles late last month. Tue, Oct 2, 2012 04:34:00 PM

Sheets, out since August 25 with right shoulder inflammation, is not expected to rejoin the starting rotation. The Braves will use Sheets as insurance behind Paul Maholm as their longman/sixth starter. Sat, Sep 15, 2012 01:40:00 PM

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Sheets is scheduled to make his final major league start on Wednesday against the Pirates. The veteran right-hander has posted a respectable 3.54 ERA and 1.34 WHIP through 48 1/3 innings this season for Atlanta but began experiencing more arm troubles late last month.

Sheets, out since August 25 with right shoulder inflammation, is not expected to rejoin the starting rotation. The Braves will use Sheets as insurance behind Paul Maholm as their longman/sixth starter.

The next step will be determined after the sim game. Sheets, who has been out since August 25, said his shoulder felt "great" when he threw a side session Friday. He is not expected to rejoin the rotation when healthy unless something happens to one of the current five starters.

Ben Sheets (shoulder) played catch from 90 feet Tuesday with no issues.

Out since August 25 with right shoulder inflammation, Sheets is not expected to be ready to begin preparing for a start for at least 10 days. He's not guaranteed to regain a rotation spot this season even if he gets healthy.

The injury was previously unreported, but helps to explain his recent "dead arm" phase. The Braves have yet to announce a corresponding move, but Sheets won't be guaranteed a rotation spot when he returns.

Ben Sheets took his third straight loss after allowing four runs and nine hits in 4 1/3 innings Friday against the Giants.

Sheets hit the wall 11 days ago and can't seem to find a way past it. The Braves can't afford to stick with him if this is all he's got. He still has a nifty enough 3.54 ERA since joining the team, but the decline in his stuff has been obvious.

Ben Sheets was shelled for six earned runs in six innings Saturday as the Braves fell to the Dodgers.

At one point, Sheets allowed three consecutive home runs. He reported feeling general body weakness after getting pounded for five runs in six innings last time out against the Mets and may have been dealing with a similar thing on Saturday night. If the Braves keep him active, he will take on the Giants next.

Ben Sheets said his "whole body felt dead" during Sunday's start against the Mets, when he gave up five runs -- four earned -- in six innings.

"My whole body felt dead," Sheets said. "I was like ‘Weekend at Bernie’s’ guy. I was like Bernie." Sheets thinks it's just normal soreness, and it's not surprising he's feeling it given that he's now made six starts after injuries kept him out of baseball the last two years. The Braves are going with a six-man rotation over the next couple weeks, which should help him.

Ben Sheets gave up five runs -- four earned -- in six innings in a loss to the Mets on Sunday.

Sheets struck out five and walked just one, but he allowed eight hits, including a Jordany Valdespin homer. It was just the second homer he's allowed in six starts since joining the Braves. This was Sheets' worst outing to date, but mixed leaguers will want to keep him active for now. The Dodgers are next up.

Ben Sheets allowed one run on seven hits over 7 1/3 innings in Monday's 6-1 win over the Phillies.

Sheets didn't notch any strikeouts, but it didn't matter much on this night. His only mistake came on a solo home run to John Mayberry in the fourth inning. Of his 92 pitches, 63 were for strikes. After missing all of last season following Tommy John surgery, Sheets is now 4-1 with a 1.41 ERA and 23/7 K/BB ratio through five starts with Atlanta. His next start will come Sunday against the Mets.

Ben Sheets took the loss in Wednesday's setback against the Marlins, allowing four runs (three earned) on 11 hits and one walk in 6 2/3 innings.

Sheets struck out eight, and thanks to the unearned tally, made it 4-for-4 on quality starts in a Braves uniform. Through the first 24 2/3 innings of his comeback tour, he's now the owner of a 1.46 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 23/6 K/BB ratio. Obviously, he needs to be owned in all formats for the time being. He'll get the Phillies in Philadelphia on Monday.

Ben Sheets turned in a third straight impressive performance, limiting the Phillies to one run on six hits over six strong innings in Friday’s victory.

Sheets fanned four while walking just one in the game. The only blemish on his night was an RBI double by Shane Victorino in the first inning. Sheets is slowly turning into one of the better stories of the 2012 baseball season, coming out of nowhere over the All-Star break to go 3-0 with a 0.50 ERA and 15/5 K/BB ratio over his first three starts. He’ll look to keep his dream season on track when he takes on the Marlins at home on Wednesday.

Ben Sheets tossed six shutout innings in a 4-0 win over the Nationals in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday.

Sheets allowed five hits and three walks while striking out six. After missing all of last season recovering from major elbow surgery, the 34-year-old right-hander has now logged 12 scoreless innings through his first two starts this year. Who knows how long he'll hold up physically, but he's well worth a flier in all fantasy formats.

Adams tweaked his right hamstring 16 days ago and he's still working through some discomfort. He might not get another start before the end of the regular season. Adams, 28, is arbitration-eligible this winter.

Braves placed INF/OF Danny Santana on the 60-day disabled list with a strained left quad.

Santana was just activated off the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday afternoon, but after an examination by Braves doctors it was determined that he re-injured his left quad during one of his minor league rehab games. The 26-year-old utilityman is done for the season.

Braves manager Brian Snitker reiterated Monday that Michael Foltynewicz (finger) is unlikely to make another start this season.

Snitker said the same thing on Friday and it appears Foltynewicz hasn't had enough improvement with the laceration on his right index finger. R.A. Dickey is likely to start the season finale on Sunday. If Folty is indeed done of the year, he'll finish with a 4.79 ERA and 143/59 K/BB ratio over 154 innings. The 25-year-old looked like a potential breakout performer during the first half, but he has struggled with a 6.34 ERA since the All-Star break.

Braves placed LHP Jacob Lindgren on the 60-day disabled list with a left elbow injury.

Lindgren, who turns 24 on Sunday, underwent Tommy John surgery last August and is expected to miss the entire 2017 season. The Braves signed him over the winter after he was non-tendered by the Yankees. They are willing to wait on his potential.